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NGT 454Y

1983 Austin Mini Mayfair

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

2,494 mi
Last recorded2,494 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair52,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGT 454Y
MakeAustin
ModelMini Mayfair
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 2,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

accident damage to nearside sill

deep cracks in tread of offside rear tyre

wiper marks to screen

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper marks to screen

Pass 21 Jun 2011 94,757 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 94,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 94,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake cables corroded and maybe weakened

vehicle been converted to convertible-structural integrity unknown

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,677 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

car modified into convertable, strength of body unknown

Fail 18 Jun 2009 94,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

car modified into convertable, strength of body unknown

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,582 miles

o/s tie rod bent

Fail 23 Jun 2008 94,581 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s tie rod bent

Pass 7 Jun 2007 94,539 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 94,531 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 93,957 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 93,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Mayfair?

Based on 51,788 MOT tests across 5,975 vehicles.

64.7%
Pass Rate
705
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,975
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,606
Steering rack gaiter split 3,328
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3,132
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,591
fog lamp not working 2,585
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NGT 454Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 52,018 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Mayfair fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,606 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NGT 454Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Mayfair typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Austin Mini Mayfair is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NGT 454Y registered?

NGT 454Y is a 1983 Austin Mini Mayfair, first registered on 11 March 1983.

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